Fill Swim Classes, Reduce No-Shows & Build Loyal Members—All on WhatsApp

Handle 100+ parent inquiries about swim levels, timings, and pool temperature without drowning in messages. Automated class reminders, level progression tracking, and membership renewals.

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40%
Higher retention
Automated engagement keeps members active
65%
Fewer no-shows
Class reminders reduce missed sessions
8+ hrs
Saved per week
Automate parent queries and updates
3x
More referrals
Automated milestone celebrations drive word-of-mouth
The Problem

Challenges Swimming Pools & Academies Face

Class No-Shows Kill Efficiency

Scheduled for 8 kids, only 4 show up. Coach waits in the pool, lanes sit empty. Other kids on waitlist could've taken those slots—lost revenue, wasted instructor time.

Seasonal Membership Drop

Summer memberships boom, winter memberships crash. Pool costs the same year-round, but revenue drops 40% in cold months. No retention strategy for off-season.

Parents Ask Same Questions Daily

"What level is my child?" "When's the next assessment?" "Is the pool heated?" "What should they bring?" Staff answer these 100+ times every week, same questions on repeat.

Trial Swimmers Don't Convert

Family tries a session, kids love it, parents say "we'll think about it." They leave and you never hear back. No follow-up system, missed conversions.

Level Progression Unclear

Parents don't know where their child stands, what skills they're learning, or when they'll advance. Frustration builds, they question the value of continued lessons.

Pool Closures Cause Chaos

Maintenance day, chemical treatment, weather issues—pool closes. By the time everyone's notified individually, half the kids have already arrived and parents are frustrated.

Solutions

10 Ways WhatsApp Automation Fills Your Swim Classes

From inquiry to competitive swimmer - automate every stroke of the journey

1

Swimming Inquiry Auto-Reply

Rule Starter+ $29

When someone asks about swimming classes, instantly send pool details, level descriptions, timings, and trial booking link.

TRIGGER: Message contains "swimming" OR "swim class" OR "pool" OR "lessons"
ACTION: Send academy info with levels, timings, pool details
THEN: Tag contact as "Swimming Inquiry"
THEN: Notify reception for trial booking follow-up
How it works: Heated pool detail addresses biggest concern for year-round swimming. Age group breakdown helps parents self-select. Multiple batch timings show flexibility. Free trial removes barrier to entry.

Workflow tip: Include pool temperature prominently—it's the #1 question parents ask about winter swimming.
2

Trial Class Booking Journey

Journey Starter+ $29

Guide parents through trial session booking by collecting age, skill level, preferred timing, and special requirements.

JOURNEY: Trial Booking
TRIGGER: Reply contains "TRIAL" or "trial" or "free session"
STEP 1: Ask age group (5 options)
STEP 2: Ask skill level (4 options)
STEP 3: Ask timing preference (3 options)
STEP 4: Send confirmation with details & what to bring
STEP 5: Tag as "Trial Booked"
STEP 6: Add to calendar & notify assigned coach
How it works: Age + skill level ensures right class assignment. Water-shy vs non-swimmer distinction helps coach prepare. What-to-bring checklist prevents show-up issues. Parent seating info addresses common concern.

Workflow tip: Send a reminder message 1 day before with weather update and pool temperature to reduce no-shows.
3

Class Reminders

Sequence Starter+ $29

Send automated reminders before each swimming session with pool conditions, weather, and what to bring.

SEQUENCE: Class Reminders
DAY -1 (24 hrs before): Send reminder with pool conditions & checklist
WAIT FOR: Confirmation emoji
IF ✅: Tag "Attending", notify coach
IF ❌: Tag "Absent", offer makeup class
IF NO REPLY in 6 hours: Send follow-up

HOUR -2 (2 hrs before): Send final reminder
MESSAGE: "Swim class in 2 hours! Pool is ready, water is 28°C! 🏊"
How it works: 24-hour reminder gives parents time to plan. Pool temperature detail reduces cold-weather cancellations. Tomorrow's focus engages parents in child's learning. Emoji confirmation is quick and easy. 2-hour final reminder catches last-minute dropouts.

Workflow tip: For outdoor pools, include weather forecast—parents appreciate knowing if it's cloudy, windy, or perfect swimming weather.
4

Level Progression Notifications

Campaign Starter+ $29

Keep parents informed about their child's swimming progress with monthly skill reports and level advancement celebrations.

CAMPAIGN: Progress Reports
TRIGGER: Monthly (1st of month)
TARGET: All active students
MESSAGE: Personalized progress with skills, coach feedback, next milestone

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RULE: Level Promotion
TRIGGER: Coach tags student "passed-assessment"
ACTION: Send level-up celebration message
THEN: Update student record to new level
THEN: Notify new coach
THEN: Tag "Certificate Pending"
How it works: Star ratings make progress visual and easy to understand. Coach's personal note builds trust. Specific skills checklist shows what you're paying for. Level-up celebration creates positive emotion + retention. Certificate pickup brings parents to facility (upsell opportunity).

Workflow tip: Include a photo/video of the child swimming in the progress report—visual proof of improvement is powerful for retention.
5

Membership Renewal Automation

Sequence Starter+ $29

Automate membership renewals with usage stats, tiered pricing, and early-bird discounts for annual plans.

SEQUENCE: Membership Renewal
DAY -7: Send renewal reminder with usage stats + bonus
DAY -3: If no response, send urgency reminder
DAY -1: Final reminder with expiry warning
DAY 0: Membership expires, send reactivation offer
DAY +7: Win-back campaign with special discount

EXIT SEQUENCE: When renewal confirmed
How it works: Usage stats prove ROI and justify renewal. Tiered pricing encourages annual commitment (better cash flow for you). Early-bird bonus creates urgency. Seamless start date prevents gap anxiety. Multiple payment options remove friction.

Workflow tip: For lapsed members (30+ days), send winter offer highlighting heated pool to combat seasonal drop-off.
6

Pool Schedule Updates

Campaign Starter+ $29

Instantly notify members about pool closures, maintenance, schedule changes, and lane allocations.

CAMPAIGN: Pool Closure Alert
TARGET: All active members + students
TIMING: As soon as closure is scheduled
MESSAGE: Dates, times, reason, impact on classes, compensation

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CAMPAIGN: Emergency Closure
TARGET: Members with booking today
TIMING: Immediate
MESSAGE: Apologize, explain, offer makeup session/extra day

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CAMPAIGN: Schedule Changes
TARGET: Affected batch students only
MESSAGE: Old timing, new timing, coach, reason for change
How it works: Advance notice prevents wasted trips and angry parents. Segment by affected group (all members vs specific batches). Clear open/closed hours help planning. Automatic reschedule shows you value their time. Weather advisory for outdoor pools demonstrates care.

Workflow tip: For emergency closures, send within 30 minutes of decision. Delayed notification = triple the complaints.
7

New Member Onboarding Sequence

Sequence Starter+ $29

Welcome new swimmers with a structured onboarding that builds excitement, sets expectations, and increases retention.

SEQUENCE: New Member Onboarding
DAY 0: Welcome message with what to expect
DAY 1 (after class): Emotion check + encourage
DAY 4: Week 1 progress + home practice tip
DAY 7: First week summary + coach feedback
DAY 14: 2-week progress + next milestone
DAY 30: Monthly milestone + video/photo + renewal offer

EXIT: After 30 days OR if marked "dropped out"
How it works: Welcome message sets expectations and reduces first-day anxiety. Emotion check after first class catches issues early. Progress updates every week show tangible improvement. Home practice tips extend learning beyond pool. Coach's personal note builds relationship. 30-day milestone with video is powerful retention tool.

Workflow tip: If parent reports 😰 or 😢, have coach personally call them that evening. Early intervention prevents dropouts.
8

Competition Announcements

Campaign Starter+ $29

Promote swim meets, fun pool events, and competitive opportunities to engage advanced swimmers and build community.

CAMPAIGN: Competition Announcement
TARGET: Students tagged "Intermediate" OR "Advanced"
TIMING: 3-4 weeks before registration deadline
MESSAGE: Event details, coach recommendation, benefits, fees, deadline

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CAMPAIGN: Pool Carnival
TARGET: All students + parents
TIMING: 3 weeks before event
MESSAGE: Fun activities, family welcome, entry fees, RSVP

FOLLOW-UP: 1 week before to confirmed attendees
How it works: Coach endorsement builds parent confidence for competition. Personal recommendation ("Jacques is ready") makes it feel achievable. Fun carnival creates community beyond lessons. Family invitation increases engagement. Low/free entry removes barrier. Both competitive and non-competitive options cater to different personalities.

Workflow tip: After competition, send results + photos within 24 hours. Parents share on social media = free marketing.
9

Summer Batch Promotions

Campaign Starter+ $29

Launch seasonal campaigns for intensive summer programs, winter batches, and special holiday swimming camps.

CAMPAIGN: Summer Intensive
TARGET: All parents (students + past inquiries + trial attendees)
TIMING: 8 weeks before summer vacation
MESSAGE: Program details, outcomes, early-bird discount
FOLLOW-UP: 4 weeks before, 2 weeks before (urgency)

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CAMPAIGN: Winter Retention
TARGET: Active members only
TIMING: Mid-November (before seasonal drop)
MESSAGE: Benefits of winter swimming, heated pool, discount offer
GOAL: Lock in 3-month commitment before drop-off season
How it works: Summer camp targets vacation period when kids have time. Intensive format promises fast results. Early-bird discount rewards commitment and improves cash flow. Winter campaign combats seasonal drop with heated pool messaging + discount. Hot beverage bonus creates positive winter association.

Workflow tip: For summer camp, send progress videos to parents weekly. They share on family WhatsApp groups = organic referrals.
10

Referral Program & Success Stories

Sequence Starter+ $29

Turn happy parents into advocates with automated referral programs and shareable success stories.

SEQUENCE: Referral Request
TRIGGER: Student achieves major milestone (level up, 25m swim, competition medal)
DAY 0: Celebrate achievement + introduce referral program
DAY 3: If no referral, send Google review request
DAY 7: Share their child's success story (with permission) to broadcast list

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CAMPAIGN: Success Stories
TARGET: All parents + website visitors + social followers
FREQUENCY: Monthly
CONTENT: Real student transformation with photos/videos
GOAL: Social proof + inspire new enrollments
How it works: Emotional milestone moment makes parents most likely to share. Both-sided reward (free month + discount) motivates referrals. Ready-to-share message removes friction. Success story with before/after creates powerful social proof. Video testimonial is most convincing form of marketing.

Workflow tip: Get video permission early (during onboarding). Record "Day 1 vs Month 3" comparison videos—transformations sell better than anything.
CRM

Track Every Swimmer's Journey

From water-shy to competitive swimmer

Inquiry
First contact
Trial
First splash
Non-swimmer
Water confidence
Beginner
Basic strokes
Intermediate
All strokes
Competitive
Swim meets

CRM Lite add-on: +$10/mo on Pro plan, included in Business

Capabilities

What You Can Achieve

Capability Starter
$29/mo		 Pro
$99/mo		 Business
$470/mo
Swimming inquiry auto-reply ✓ ✓ ✓
Trial class booking journey ✓ ✓ ✓
Class reminders & confirmations ✓ ✓ ✓
Level progression notifications ✓ ✓ ✓
Membership renewal automation ✓ ✓ ✓
Pool schedule updates ✓ ✓ ✓
New member onboarding ✓ ✓ ✓
Competition announcements ✓ ✓ ✓
Summer batch promotions ✓ ✓ ✓
Referral program automation ✓ ✓ ✓
Student/member contacts Up to 500 Up to 5,000 Up to 25,000
Team members 2 5 15

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Starter Plan - $29/month

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Ideal for small swimming pools and swim academies with under 200 students. Covers all essential automations for class management and member engagement.

Up to 500 contacts
2 team members
Trial bookings
Class reminders
Level tracking
Renewals
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Large aquatic center with 200+ students? Pro Plan ($99/mo) adds seasonal campaigns, competition management, and 5 team members.

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